Original art by Karolina Szablewska creates with two decades of experience and with high-quality archival materials so your investment lasts the generations. Karolina has been practicing art since a young age and has a BFA from NSCAD University. Her style combines many techniques and ways of applying visual art language, with mediums from watercolor painting, oil painting, charcoal drawing to mixed media artworks to create surreal and whimsical art.

Each piece of original art comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Art shipping is in rigid packaged and insured for loss and damage. See below for more information.

Description

“Hirtle Beach, Nova Scotia” is a landscape painting depicting a cliff carved by the Atlantic ocean in the cove of Hirtle Beach. To read more about this Canadian landscape, check out this blog post! The watercolor is an en plein air painting, created on-location. The original image is 9″x12″ and painted with watercolor and ink on 140lbs watercolor paper.

Nothing bugs me more than seeing blank walls when I visit a home or office! Whether an oil painting, watercolor painting, mixed media artwork or a charcoal drawing, original art is an opportunity to express yourself on your walls. Original art can be a travel souvenir of a vacation, a reminder of a special moment in your life, or a personal spiritual symbol that grounds you. Your favourite place, your favourite animal, or your favourite color - it's up to you. A one of a kind piece adds mood and atmosphere to your home with rich color and texture, and adds sophistication by showing off your great taste.

Why buy original art over an art print?

Whether watercolor, ink, acrylic, oil paint, pencil, pastel - every piece is made with archival quality acid-free materials designed to last hundreds of years.

Unlike many purchases we make, original art is a financial investment. It is an investment in the meaningful objects you keep in your home. Original art will always be more valuable than a print and increase in value with the artist's reputation. It is made by the artist's hands, unlike a printed copy. It can be resold to other art collectors or at art auctions.

Why buy my art?

I, Karolina Szablewska, make a commitment to build my reputation as an artist and make sure your art is valuable past my life time. My life is dedicated to creating art and building my art practice. I started creating art when I was a kid, but then went on to get my BFA. I have been practicing art for nearly 2 decades and every year I apply to art exhibitions, to art grants, and special commission projects. I am a full-time artist and every purchase supports my art practice. To learn more about me, read who is this artist?

Art is Handmade

In the world of mass-production, I would like to remind that all original art is handmade, therefore every piece is unique. It's one of a kind and I will not be able to simply send you a new one if it breaks! Original art does age because many art supplies are made with both synthetic and natural materials. It is very important to take care of original art - keep it away from moisture, direct sunlight, or direct heat as well huge temperature fluctuations. Ideally, please frame your original art and definitely do not fold it up to store it.

Art Shipping

All original art ships worldwide with Canada Post.

Every piece of original art is shipped in strong, rigid packaging to protect the piece inside. Whether shipped flat or in a tube, all artwork is sealed from moisture and collision. Original art shipping to US & Canada is always insured for loss & damage, and international orders have clearly labelled options at checkout. Please note: there are no customs fees for artwork sold from Canada to the US. Please contact me for shipping of super large artworks because they require special shipping.

Refunds & Exchanges

Original art can be returned or traded for a different piece within 60 days at the expense of the art collector in the same or similarly secure packaging; original art returned without shipping insurance and lost or damaged will not be refunded - please insure your returns! I will be asking for the shipping receipt and will not accept any damage.

Additional information

Weight

1 lbs

Dimensions

10 × 13 × 0.71 in

Karolina painted a beautiful watercolour of my cats as a tribute piece. She is very professional and made the process very smooth. She took the time to understand what I was looking to depict and delivered on it beautifully. Thank you Karolina.

Chris GrunwaldMay 15, 2018

Karolina painted a beautiful watercolour portrait of my one dog. She asked for multiple photos of my dog and wonderfully depicted my dog's personality by compiling the photos together into her own interpretation. My dog's goofiness and liveliness come through the painting so vividly.
I have also purchased various prints from her online store and receive many compliments from visitors!

Lisa VictoriaNovember 14, 2016

Karolina created a very beautiful painting for my husbands birthday. We sent her a few images and in her incredibly creative and talented mind made something memorable. We would recommend her for any creative work!!

Denise GheorgheAugust 9, 2016

Karolina runs a very professional online business. I commissioned her to do artwork for my indie film, including a movie poster, which I uploaded to IMDb with great satisfaction. She is versatile in the medium requested: for me, she worked in both pencil sketch and colours. She also provides a clear estimate of the cost and delivers on time too, with all of her labor clearly invoiced upon delivery. I highly recommend her! <3 :-)

Reno AnastasioAugust 2, 2016

Unique artwork and comics from a talented and delightful human being!

Jess MurwinAugust 1, 2016

Asked for a painting of a pet as a Christmas gift. The painting was of excellent quality and within the time delay agreed upon. Quite happy with the purchase!